Excursion Historical gardens of malta tour at Valletta

Enjoy the beauty of the best gardens in Malta during this half-day tour.

Palazzo Parisio and Gardens

Depart quay and drive to the village of Naxxar.  Located in the heart of picturesque Naxxar is Palazzo Pariso, this stately home is a place of wonder that begs to be explored.  During your visit, discover the intricate nuances of Malta's historic nobility and their enchanting way of life. Touring this stately home offers great insight and sparks the imagination - whether you find yourself seeking inspiration from the grand Ballroom, the detailed Family Chapel or the fabulous walled Gardens and Orangerie, you'll find it.  Refreshments will be served in the Gardens [weather permitting] or indoors.

San Anton Gardens

Following this visit, continue your tour with a drive to the Village of Attard for a visit to the San Anton Gardens.

The Gardens of San Anton, open to the public since 1882, are laid out in a formal manner, with graceful walkways, sculptures, ornamental ponds, families of ducks and swans, and a small aviary. They contain a large variety of trees and flowers from around the world, including a variety of palm trees, cypress, jacarandas, araucarias and other exotic plants, some of them over three centuries old. For many years it has been customary for visiting Heads of State to plant a tree in memory of their stay in Malta. The gardens also contain an orangerie, and it was once the practice of incumbent Governors to give baskets of oranges grown in the palace gardens as gifts at Christmas time.

Lower Barracca Gardens

The Lower Barracca Garden is one of Valletta’s beautiful public gardens that offers a panoramic view of the Grand Harbour.  The Lowere Barracca Gardens offer incredible views east to the entrance of the Grand Harbor and south to Fort St. Angelo, Vittorioso, Senglea, and Cospicua, known as the three cities of Malta. The garden provides a relaxing respite in the heart of Valletta. Amid the gardens is a neo-classical monument of Sir Alexander Ball, the first British Governor of Malta appointed in 1813. Several commemorative plaques dot the walkways, including those that mark the 50th anniversary of the European Union in 2007 and the Prague Spring of 1968.

The Siege Bell Memorial stands just below the Lower Barrakka Gardens. The 10-ton bronze bell commemorates the 7,000 people who died during the two-year Siege of Malta, which ended in 1942. The bell was inaugurated by the late Queen Elizabeth II in 1992 to mark the 50th anniversary of the siege. Her father, King George V, awarded the entire Maltese nation the George Cross—the UK’s highest military accolade—in honor of their bravery during the war.

Following this visit, re-join your coach for the short drive to the pier and your awaiting ship.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Naxxar, Palazzo Paisio and Gardens, Attard, Gardens of San Anton, Lower Barracca Gardens, City Walls and Terrace, Grand Harbour

Note

Please note:  Tour involves moderate walking (approximately 1.8 km/1.1 miles) with some stairs to negotiate and is not suitable for guests who utilise a wheelchair.  We suggest guests wear seasonal clothing, flat, walking shoes and sun protection. On Monday, when Palazzo Parisio is closed, an alternative venue will be visited.